Finding the Third Proportional to 360,129 and 772,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,129 and 772,747 is: 1,658,122.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,129 : 772,747 = 772,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,129/772,747 = 772,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,129x = 772,747 × 772,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,129x = 597,137,926,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,137,926,009/360,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,658,122.30
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